About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle schooler is grappling with the acute embarrassment that often comes when a parent's public actions or professional life clash with school social circles. It is an ideal choice for children who feel caught between their loyalty to their family and their desire to fit in with their peers during a highly sensitive developmental stage. The story follows Luke, whose world is turned upside down when his mother, a teacher and author, is accused of writing a 'pornographic' book by a local censorship group. As the controversy escalates into a public battle over intellectual freedom, Luke must navigate the social fallout at school while deciding where he stands. It is a nuanced exploration of honesty, integrity, and the realization that parents are complex individuals with their own convictions. Suitable for ages 10 to 14, this book provides a safe space to discuss the weight of public reputation and the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it is socially uncomfortable.
